1953 Young Farmers' Clubs 3½d block of 4 from left of sheet showing 'Misplaced Vignette'. Faint hinge mark in selvedge only, a popular and spectacular variety that is rarely offered in a block. BW 303c, cat AU$2000

Lot 446

Estimate: $120

1953 3½d Young Farmers block of 4 affixed to Post Office Publicity Card, few marks and a small crease at left, and abraded at top corners where it has been affixed for display purposes. BW 303x, cat AU$220

1955-57 Queen Elizabeth II 7½d Violet die proof in issued colour removed from its sunken mount, badly stained by the sellotape used to affix the proof inside the mount, hence the low estimate. Eight die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Collection. BW 321DP(1), cat A$3000

1955 3½d Y.M.C.A. Centenary presentation die proof in issued colours mounted in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '15/5.7.55' (for Mr H.L. Anthony, Postmaster-General). As noted in the Brusden-White catalogue, the red triangle on this proof has been hand painted. Eight proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Philatelic Collection. Fresh and superb. BW 328DP(1), cat AU$4000

1958 Qantas Round the World Flight 2/- block of 12 from bottom right corner of sheet, the first unit being variety 'Re-entry to Last A of AUSTRALIA' (R7/6), fresh MUH. BW 340d cat AU$100+, SG 301a cat £42+

Lot 456

Estimate: $2,000

Realised Price : $1,500

1959-63 2d Brown Queen Elizabeth II presentation die proof in issued colour in sunken frame, with Note Printing Branch cachet on reverse endorsed '27.3.62 4' (for Mr B.F. Jones, Deputy Director-General of the P.M.G.'s Department). Fresh and superb, offered with the envelope in which it was originally contained. Nine die proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Philatelic Collection. BW 348DP(1), cat AU$3000

1959-64 6d Brown Banded Anteater, Eileen Mayo watercolour sketch of her adopted design executed on thick card (155 x 185mm) signed by the artist and numbered '9' (of 10), and with issued stamp affixed at lower right cancelled by G.P.O. Sydney cds on first day of issue

1959-63 8d Tiger Cat four blocks of 6 from the bottom right corner of Sheet C, showing the four states of R9/6 'Retouched Shading Right of Animal's Head', State IV being the 'Typhoon' Retouch. One unit of each block lightly mounted. BW 358(II)s/sc, cat AU$650 (24)

Lot 467

Estimate: $150

Realised Price : $750

1959-64 9d Deep Sepia Kangaroos, Eileen Mayo watercolour sketch of her adopted design executed on thick card (145 x 185mm) signed by the artist and numbered '9' (of 10), and with issued stamp affixed at lower right and cancelled by Clarence St. First Day of Issue cds

1959-64 1/- Deep Green Platypus, Eileeen Mayo watercolour sketch of her adopted design but with 10d denomination executed on thick card (155 x 185mm) signed by the artist and numbered '3' (of 5), and with issued stamp affixed at lower right cancelled by Clarence St. First Day of Issue cds

Lot 470

Estimate: $150

Realised Price : $360

1959-64 1/- Deep Green Platypus, Eileen Mayo watercolour sketch of her adopted design executed on thick card (155 x 185mm) signed by the artist and numbered '4' (of 5), and with issued stamp affixed at lower right cancelled by Clarence St. First Day of Issue cds

Lot 471

Estimate: $150

Realised Price : $750

1959-64 1/2d Deep Purple Tasmanian Tiger, Eileen Mayo watercolour sketch of her adopted design executed on thick card (185 x 155) signed by the artist and numbered '2' (of 5). Apparently only five such sketches were prepared not ten as stated in the note in the Brusden-White catalogue

1964-65 Australian Birds 6d Yellow-tailed Thornbill presentation proof mounted in sunken frame, endorsed 'Mr Jones 4' (for Mr C.F. Jones, Deputy Director-General of the PMG's Department). This proof shows sufficient margin to indicate that a normal perforated stamp has been used, which is almost certainly the case for all examples. The current BW price must therefore be revised. Nine proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Philatelic Collection. Fresh and superb, and offered with the envelope in which it was originally contained. BW412PP(1), cat AU$3000

Lot 481

Estimate: $2,000

1964-65 Australian Birds 9d Black-backed Magpie presentation proof mounted in sunken frame, endorsed '7' in pencil on reverse (for Frank Manley, member of the Stamp Advisory committee). Nine proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Philatelic Collection. Fresh and superb. BW 414PP(1), cat AU$3000

Lot 482

Estimate: $2,000

Realised Price : $1,600

1964-65 Australian Birds 2/5d Blue Wren presentation proof mounted in sunken frame, endorsed on reverse '4 Mr Jones' (for Mr B.F. Jones, Deputy Director-General of the PMG's Department). Nine proofs were prepared, one of which is in the Royal Philatelic Collection. Fresh and superb, offered together with the original envelope in which it was contained. BW 419(PP)1, cat AU$3000